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Egyptian Building

Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
County of Richmond (City).
Southwest corner, E. Marshall and College Streets
National Register Number: 69000321
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Educational facility - related. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Can be viewed from street..

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 11, 1971):
Completed in 1845, this was the first building put up especially for the Medical College of Virginia, and remains the oldest medical college building in the South. An exotic edifice, it is considered by many to be the finest Egyptian Revival building in the country.

Condition:
The Egyptian Building is in very good condition.

The exterior was repainted last year, and it is in overall "good health."


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